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Fatbiking in Gansbaai - Sightseeing In Nature At Its Best

Fatbiking in Gansbaai - Sightseeing In Nature At Its Best

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Fatbiking in Gansbaai - Sightseeing In Nature At Its Best

Whether you are an experienced rider or a novice, a Fatbike Tour is a unique bucket list activity for everyone. 

Perfect for single riders, couples, families and team-building outings, no matter what your cycling experience or your fitness level is, as long as you can ride a bike you are in!

Cost:

 • R950 per Adult
 • R650 per Child (8 to 11 years old)

Duration: 

 • Approximately 90 Minutes

Distance:

 • 6km

Fitness Level:

 • Average General Fitness Required

Skills:

 • Basic Riding Skills Needed

Departure Point:

 • Fatbike Tours, 61 Ingang Street, De Kelders, Gansbaai

 
Fatbike Tours For Everyone

Don't let the idea of Fatbike riding scare you away. Fatbike Tours are suitable for anyone who can ride a bike and includes riders from as young as eight years old. 

Your guide, Fatbike Tours owner Dave Caravias, is patient and moves the ride at a pace that will suit your riding capabilities. That means you get to soak up the experience, and appreciate the nature around you. 

Fatbike Tours are more about enjoying the area's fauna and flora, watching magnificent sunsets and having fun than about racing around (although you will get the chance to do that as well if you want to).

 
The Trail to the Dunes: A Special Journey

The journey to the top of the dunes in the Walker Bay Nature Reserve is truly unique. It takes riders along a narrow sandy horse trail through indigenous fynbos. 

You get to breathe in the purest air against the perfect backdrop of rolling mountain ranges and the Atlantic Ocean.

 
A Feast for the Senses - Riding Down the Sand Channels

Once you reach the top of the Sand Dunes (185 meters above the ocean), it's time to make your way down the sand channels to the dunes fields. There’s a good chance you might even spot southern right whales out in Walker Bay if you plan your Fatbike adventure during the quiet winter months.

 
Adventure Awaits: Tackling the Steep Sand Faces

For those who crave adventure, Fatbike Tours offers the opportunity to tackle the steep sand faces on the dunes in the Walker Bay Nature Reserve. 

It may seem impossible and dangerous at first, but with a tiny bit of bravery, dune riding is gentle and exciting at the same time.

And don’t stress, this is what these big bike tyers were designed to do. Bikes should have been designed like this from the very start!

 
What’s Included In Your Fatbike Tour

Your Fatbike Tour includes:

 • Guided Tour of the Fatbike Trail (De Kelders and Sand Dunes)
 • Use of Silverback Double-Scoop Fatbike
 • Helmet
 • Walker Bay Nature Reserve Entry Fee
 • Transfers (to the dune area and then back from the beach)
 • High-quality Photos and Videos Starring You!
 • Bottled Water

 
Don't Miss Out On A Fatbike Tour

Fatbike Tours in Gansbaai are for everyone and anyone who wants to experience the beauty Cape Town has to offer, off the beaten track. 

Gansbaai’s is known worldwide for its beauty, and there is no greater way to explore the area than by Fatbike.

 
Stay A Little Longer

Pairing your Fatbike Tour with local accommodation is recommended. That way you can do a bit of sightseeing and sample some of the local cuisine while you are in the area. Find:

 • Accommodation in Gansbaai

 • Restaurants in Gansbaai

Contact Dave Caravias at Fatbike Tours for more information about what to expect and to book your tour. Dave is also well-connected with the community and can advise you on where to stay and places to eat.

Fatbiking in Gansbaai - Sightseeing In Nature At Its Best

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Dave Caravias invites you to join him on a scenic coastal adventure in De Kelders, Gansbaai, with Fatbike Tours. Fatbikes are easy to ride and the voluptuous 4.7 Inch tyres are specially designed to glide over the sand. Be prepared to have the time of your life with the awesome sensation of being ab...

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